Former Deputy IDF Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Yair Golan's next destination is politics, saying the Knesset chaos "only makes me hungrier." Golan explains why Israel should not be afraid to launch a full-fledged invasion of Gaza if necessary.

Ahead of the upcoming election, the smaller right-wing parties should join forces and put an end to the division and disputes. Smotrich has shown he can compromise.

Frank McKenzie, head of US Central Command: US is showing enough force to "establish deterrence" without "needlessly" provoking its longtime adversary. "We're working very hard to walk that line," he says.

With a high birthrate and large families, ultra-Orthodox Jews are the fastest growing segment in Israel. Economists warn that with a workforce unprepared for the challenges of modern society, they could become too great a burden on Israel's economy.

Three-day festival begins with early morning prayers and then family visits and feasts. “We came here to celebrate Eid because this day is for happiness and all the people want to see happiness," says Abdul Raziq, a resident of Kabul.